Medical Assistant

phoebehealth; United States; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient procedures, injections, dressings, specimen collection, lab tests, EKGs, breath alcohol tests, and pulmonary function testing, along with clerical duties.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of clinical experience; CMA is preferred. May float to other Phoebe clinics for coverage during high volume periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 year of clinical work experience.
• Phoebe Putney Health System clinical rotation and/or medical assistant internship experience will be considered in lieu of actual work experience.

Responsabilités

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements a plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on a plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Patient care

Documentation

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

EKG equipment

Pulmonary Function Testing equipment

Audiometer

Specimen collection supplies

Description du poste

Job Number: 35387

Location: Phoebe Behavioral Health

Street Address: 500 West 3rd Ave Ste 105

City, State: Albany, Georgia

Zip Code: 31701

Department: PPMH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-ADMIN

Shift: First Shift

Job Type: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-10-22

Job Description Summary

Assists Physicians with all patient procedures. Give injections and applies dressings and splints. Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKGs, Drug screen collection, Breath Alcohols, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Audiometric testing. Performs clerical duties as assigned. During times of high patient volume and/or to assist with coverage, may be asked to float to other PPG clinics.

Description

Job Summary Assists Physicians with all patient procedures. Give injections and applies dressings and splints. Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKGs, Drug screen collection, Breath Alcohols, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Audiometric testing. Performs clerical duties as assigned. During times of high patient volume and/or to assist with coverage, may be asked to float to other PPG clinics.

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

1 year of clinical work experience. Phoebe Putney Health System clinical rotation and/or medical assistant internship experience will be considered in lieu of actual work experience. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

Essential Functions

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements a plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on a plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.